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An Irvine Employment Law Firm Attorney Discusses Letters of Recommendation and Reference

February 16, 2014

In this blog, an attorney from an Irvine employment law firm outlines the purposes, importance and suggested content of letters of departure, reference and recommendation. The Letter of Departure This letter is generated as a farewell when you leave a company due to a discrimination case. Management is expected to route the letter or the…

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An Irvine Employment Lawyer Discusses the Defense’s Demands Prior to Mediation

February 11, 2014

There are certain demands that counsel for the opposition will attempt to make of you before your case goes to mediation. An Irvine employment lawyer explains some of these and how you might prepare. Counsel for the Defense’s First Demand In between the time you and your Irvine employment law firm offer a preliminary figure…

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A Costa Mesa Employment Lawyer Addresses the Defense Mental Examination

February 6, 2014

The demand of a mental examination by the defense in a discrimination case is often an intimidation tactic. In this article, an experienced Costa Mesa employment lawyer discusses this possibility and what you can do. Reasoning Behind the Demand Although it might appear that by requiring you to undergo a mental health examination, your former…

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An Irvine Employment Attorney Explains ADA’s Definition Of Disability

February 4, 2014

In this short blog, an Irvine employment attorney addresses the definition of “disability” according to the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act. ADA and ADAAA The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, or ADA, established the laws intended to prevent discrimination in the workplace. It also set out a standard…

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Advice for Giving Deposition Testimony

January 21, 2014

An attorney from the Irvine employment law firm will give you advice on how to testify when you are giving your deposition. Your Irvine Employment Lawyer Will Tell You How to Act When Being Questioned An attorney from the Irvine employment law firm will tell you to answer the question you are asked and stop…

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4 Employment Lawyer Objections to a Deposition Question

January 16, 2014

An experienced Orange County employment law lawyer will be able to defend your rights at deposition and trial. For your own protection, seek legal representation as soon as possible. An Orange County Employment Law Lawyer Explains the Objection “Calls for a Legal Conclusion” By making this objection, your attorney is trying to preserve the record,…

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Common Issues in Retaliation Disposition

January 14, 2014

Orange County Business Lawyer Discusses Common Issues Raised in an Employment Retaliation Case Deposition When you file an employment retaliation lawsuit, being questioned under oath during a deposition is an essential part of the case. The deposition gives the attorneys an opportunity to gather facts by questioning the parties and witnesses involved in the lawsuit.…

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An Orange County Business Attorney Explains Tax Consequences Of Settlement

January 9, 2014

When you settle your case, some of the damages you receive are taxable. An Orange County business attorney explains this in more depth in the following post. Lost Wages, Lost Benefits Once you and your Orange County business attorney have won your case, any funds awarded to you as damages for lost wages, lost employee…

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More on the A-B-Cs of D&O Coverage

January 7, 2014

An important role your Irvine business attorney can play is helping you make sure your business has appropriate insurance coverage. One area your Irvine Business Attorney can help you address is whether your company needs “Side-C” Directors & Officers, or D&O, coverage and employment practices liability insurance, or EPLI. Side-C Coverage Your Irvine Business Attorney…

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